Overview
Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji' is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Pleione, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji' is a clump-forming deciduous orchid cultivar within the Pleione genus, known for its pseudobulbs that produce one or two elongated leaves. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, preferring partial shade and sheltered positions facing east or west. Suitable for alpine rockeries, conservatories, patios, containers, and rock gardens, it requires orchid bark and bright indirect light for cultivation. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and offers seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pleione
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji'
- Propagation
- Division of pseudobulbs
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji'?
Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji' need?
Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji' hardy in the UK?
Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Pleione Alishan gx 'Mount Fuji'?
Division of pseudobulbs.
More in the Pleione genus
- Pleione bulbocodioides 'Yunnan'
- Pleione coronaria
- Pleione maculata 'Arthuriana'
- Pleione pleionoides
- Pleione 'Verdi'
- Pleione Fuego gx
- Pleione Irazu gx 'Irazu Violet'
- Pleione Masaya gx